The final citrus crop forecast was released by Mark Hudson of USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. today. Hudson reported changes in California Non-Valencia and Valencia oranges. Final USDA/NASS Citrus Crop Forecast July…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
…leveling their orchard floor. He says to get it as smooth as possible, and be sure to avoid creating any spots where puddles can form – so the almonds don’t…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…following Sabrina’s trip on Facebook, you might think she’ s having fun, passing out all those cans of California almonds and sampling the local beverages. But I am sure she’s…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…R. Page, Board President, Kern County Water Agency “We applaud the efforts of Congressman Valadao, Congressman McCarthy, and many others in their bipartisan effort to address a California water supply…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the California Almonds blog. ——————————- (1) California Almond Sustainability Program definition: Sustainable…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…Call Preregistration is required to join the call. Participants can preregister for this teleconference at http://emsp.intellor.com?p=420428&do=register&t=8. Once you have registered, a confirmation page will display dial-in numbers and a unique…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…is available in loans and grants. Details about how to apply for this are on page 35299 of the June 19 Federal Register. Application forms may be obtained from any…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…pests, treat or fumigate as necessary. But even with close monitoring, Curtis says sometimes things happen. You can find the Almond Board’s guides to stockpiling online at www.almonds.com/growers or www.almonds.com/processors….
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…performance; use of soil amendments and airjection; and distribution uniformity geared toward increasing irrigation efficiency, soil mapping and nutrient management. Topics will cover crops such as almonds, citrus, olives, peaches,…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
…like honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, butterflies and other animals perform vital but often unnoticed services. They pollinate crops like apples, blueberries, strawberries, melon, peaches, potatoes, vanilla, almonds, coffee…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
…be awarded prior to September 30, 2015. The recipients will have one year to utilize the awarded funds. The application deadline is July 30, 2015. For additional information, see Page…
Almond Board: Pollinator Report and Honey Bees
…Christi Heintz. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update 6-11-15 For more on Project Apis m. visit its website. For more on pollinators from the Almond Board, visit its website at www.almonds.com/growers/pollination….
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington D.C. delivered the June citrus crop forecast. There were no changes for California in this the next to last crop forecast of this season. The July…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…page 28943 of the May 20, 2015 Federal Register. USDA is making up to $3.3 million in grants available in Fiscal Year 2015. Pre-applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern…